A 'reference firm for corporate and M&A matters', Clifford Chance acts for a variety of domestic and international blue-chip clients – including listed companies and financial investors – in big-ticket transactions across a broad range of sectors, including energy, TMT, sport, infrastructure, real estate and healthcare, among others. The practice is led by Luis Alonso, who has been particularly active in major deals within the energy, sports, and entertainment industries. Jaime Velázquez serves as a primary point of contact for global companies, playing a crucial role in complex transactions. Guillermo Guardia, head of the corporate group in Barcelona, is highly regarded for his extensive expertise in both M&A and financing deals. Pablo Murcia is a central figure in sports-related transactions, while Javier Hermosilla is known for his strong track record in energy sector M&A. Miguel Barredo focuses on M&A within the financial services space, and Samir Azzouzi leads on private equity work.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Our reference partner is Luis Alonso and the main reason why we work with CC in Spain. He has a business orientation, a very good strategic vision not only for the transaction itself but also in the long term. He expresses his opinion and point of view to the client in a transparent and honest manner.’
  • ‘For us, CC is the reference firm for corporate and M&A matters. They have a great understanding of the sector and a complete offering for all disciplines.’

Key clients

  • ACS
  • Airbus
  • Brookfield
  • Carrefour
  • Cellnex
  • Cinven
  • Enel-Endesa
  • Esteve
  • European Super League Company
  • FC Barcelona
  • Fresenius
  • GALP
  • Grenergy
  • Iberdrola
  • idealista
  • Key Capital
  • KKR
  • Liberty
  • Norges Bank
  • Real Madrid
  • Repsol
  • Santander
  • Sixth Street
  • Temasek
  • The Super League
  • Renewable Energy Systems

Work highlights

  • Continues to act as sole legal adviser to the European Super League Company and A22 Sports Management, promoter of The Super League, on all legal fronts, including all contractual arrangements, the financing of the competition and the legal disputes against FIFA and UEFA.
  • Advised Idealista and its shareholders, EQT, Apax and Oakley and the founder-led management team on the €2.9bn sale of a majority stake in idealista to Cinven.
  • Advised Generali on the acquisition of Liberty Seguros from Liberty Mutual for a consideration of €2.3bn.

Lawyers

Hall of Fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Luis Alonso
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Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Pablo Murcia
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Miguel Barredo
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Javier Hermosilla
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Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Luis Alonso

Other key lawyers

Jaime Velázquez, Guillermo Guardia, Javier Amantegui, Samir Azzouzi, Pablo Murcia, Javier Hermosilla, Samuel Rosas, Javier Olabarri, Miguel Barredo